Mountain Ash Public School

NOVEMBER 2016Principal’s MessageOctober ended with many students enjoying Halloween and Diwali celebrations. All students were involved in a wonderful climate assembly organized and lead by some of our Grade 7 students, which showcased a performance put on by staff and students singing about cooperation! Students and staff were randomly asked: "What does cooperation look like?" The responses ranged from working together, to inviting students to play, to getting along with my friends!

Cooperation is just one of the 6 core values that is so important to your child's success at school. This November 11th is not only our national day of remembrance (you are welcome to attend our assembly on this day), but it is also the day that our grade 1-8 students will bring home their progress report card. This will provide an indication of your child's academic successes and will also highlight the learning skills and work habits that are essential – and great indicators for academic success. I would invite you to discuss these 6 learning skills (responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation) with your children and share your goals when meeting with their teachers and support staff on November 17th and 18th.

As a school, we continue to work to improve our students fluency and confidence in numeracy. This year we will focus our support on providing your children with multiple strategies, mathematical models and thinking tools that will help your children be able to understand the related math concepts. This will give them multiple ways to show and share their learning.

Sincerely,

Craig Cooper Principal Mountain Ash P.S.

 Principal:Craig Cooper

 Vice Principal:Brian Rasmusson

 Superintendent:Pat Noble

Stay connected by following us @MountainashPS

Pizza Days at Mountain Ash!This month pizza days will occur on Thursdays November 10, 17, 24, December 1 and December 8, 2016

Pizza has been pre-ordered by students. Students cannot purchase slices at school. Pizza will arrive for consumption during second nutrition break, so please pack snacks and drinks for your child that day. Thank you!

Next order forms will be sent out Friday, December 2, 2016 (for December 15-January 19, 2017). Deadline for forms to be returned is Friday, December 9, 2016.

PHOTO RE-TAKE DAY –Thursday, November 10/16

Birthday Celebrations / Special OccasionsChildren love to have their birthdays acknowledged and parents enjoy sharing their special day with other children in the class. Please be mindful that we cannot accept food of any kind for birthday celebrations – or any type of celebration. Some children have allergies to milk, wheat, eggs and all sorts of foods other than peanuts. Therefore, if you would like to send a loot bag to school, please fill it with pencils, stickers, etc. for everyone to enjoy!

Thank you for your co-operation.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Student Council will sell popcorn every Wednesday and Friday in Room 208 throughout the school year as part of our fundraising.

We have many delicious flavours such as Butter Salt, White Cheddar, Low fat Caramel and Ketchup. The cost is $2.00

Ms. Temple’s Grade 5 Class has been working on math and number riddles. Students have worked hard to create their own riddles. Look for the starbursts throughout the newsletter and see if you can answer them!

*NEW* Community CornerStay up-to-date with community-based opportunities

The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on www.peelschools.org called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and events home with students on a regular basis.

How you can access Community Corner 1. Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/communitycorner

2. Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on www.peelschools.org.

Popcorn Sales - $2.00

NEWS FROM MS. TEMPLE’S GRADE 5 CLASS

BIG NEWS!You have a Settlement Worker in your School!

Ridhim Mehta, School Settlement Worker from Brampton

Multicultural Centre (BMC), is at your school to help provide youth, parents and your grandparents FREE services and information.

Services for ADULTS:Employment, learning English, bridging gaps between parents and school, education

information regarding your children, second career, housing and social assistance,

immigration & citizenship, your free local community resources and much more…

Services available for SENIORS:Assisting with PR card application, CPP/Disability application, English conversation

circle, social assistance, healthy eating, and much more…

Services for YOUTH (Students):

Information on Ontario School System and graduation requirements, bridging gaps

between students and teachers, volunteer opportunities, employment opportunities,

post-secondary information, scholarship information, after school help and much

more…

Your Settlement Worker speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and can also make

arrangements for assistance in other languages.

For more information, Contact: Ridhim MehtaPhone: 647-302-1950

Email: ridhim.mehta@bmccentre.orgSchool Schedule:Tuesday - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org, school websites and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be available on Twitter (@Peelschools), Facebook (www.facebook.com/peelschools) or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1NEWSTALK 1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CTVBREAKFAST TELEVISION GLOBAL NEWS CITYPULSE

One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

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Is French Immersion right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program? One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the French Immersion school your child would attend.

To find out the FI school your child would attend: visit our website www.peelschools.org/French call the school in your area call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Online application

The application form for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list.

A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place. This means that a specific number of spots are available for students entering grade 1 French Immersion. A random selection process will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the program. For more information about the random selection process visit www.peelschools.org/French.

Important dates

Information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.Application process opens Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.

For more information visit www.peelschools.org/French call your nearest French Immersion school talk with parents who have children in the French Immersion program visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca

Is Extended French right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program? One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the EF school your child would attend.

To find out the EF school your child would attend: visit our website www.peelschools.org/French call the school in your area call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Online application

The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list.

Important dates

Information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.Application process opens Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.

For more information visit www.peelschools.org/French call your nearest Extended French school talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca

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Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2017-18

Soon, current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9. Before they do, we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers, guidance counsellor, if applicable, and their parents.

As our partners, families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection. We

encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account. Every parent and student (grades 7-12) can have access to myBlueprint features such as:

High School – plan courses, track progress toward graduation, and instantly identify post-secondary eligibility for opportunities in every pathway

Post-Secondary– compare detailed information on apprenticeships, college programs, university programs and workplace sectors

Who Am I – complete surveys (including Learning Styles, Myers-Briggs Personality, Holland Interests, Knowledge, Motivations, and Compatibility)

Portfolios – create several portfolios (e.g. Career Portfolio) and share them with parents, teachers, or future employers. It’s simple to add work you have completed in myBlueprint or add pictures and videos

Job Search – find real-world job and volunteering postings that relate to occupations of interest

Goals – add interactive SMART goals and action plans Resumes & Cover Letters – record experiences, build a resume, write a cover letter Occupations – compare comprehensive information on occupations Money – build a budget to track income and expenses

Additionally, parents/guardians and students can review the Chart Your Course document , Peel District School Board’s common course calendar (found at www.makingmyway.ca). This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools.

The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov. 14 to Dec.2, 2016. If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions, please contact your teen’s teachers or guidance counsellor.

More options for Peel board students

co-operative education programs provide workplace experience

extended French starts in grade 7 dual credit programs allow students to earn college credits at

the same time as secondary school credits alternative programs are available for students who need

flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support

Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit www.makingmyway.ca.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning

At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in

Who am I?- My ones digit is the smallest digit in my

number.- The hundreds is one smaller than the

thousands.- The ten thousands plus the hundreds is equal

to the thousands.- All the digits added together equal 21.- The product of the digit in the ten column and

the digit in the hundreds is equal to 45.- The tens is greater than the hundreds and the

thousands is greater than the ten thousands.- When you multiply the digit in the ten

thousands by the digit in the thousands the product is equal to the thousands.

education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.

Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents. There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

Traffic safety in our community

Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents safe while commuting to and from school.

You get 11 106 if you double my number

Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school. Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed

limits on any surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school. Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross

before driving past them. When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised

area that is designed to keep students safe. Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb

and into traffic. Do not take shortcuts over curbs. Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child

before you park at the curb to let your child out of your car. During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them

to exit the car onto the curb. Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat

staff, students, volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect. Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time

to talk to your children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc.

Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never “jaywalk” by crossing in the middle of the street.

Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They should only cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.

Celebrating Faith and CultureNovember 2016

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURENovember Gwilatkw and Freezing Moon Aboriginal Spirituality

Which number am I?- The mysterious number has 6 digits.- The ones place plus 2 equals the digit in the tens place.- The first digit is the quotient of 14 and 2.- The digits in the ones place added to the hundreds place equal

the thousands place, which is 9.- The lowest digit is 0, in the ten thousands place.- The number in the tens place is the number after our grade.Oh no! I might have said too much. Do you know this suspicious

number?

November 1 Birth of the Báb Bahá'íNovember 1 All Saints' Day ChristianityNovember 1 Samhain WiccaNovember 2 Birth of Baha’u’lláh Bahá'íNovember 3 -21 The month of Qudrat Bahá'íNovember 5 Gnan Panchami JainismNovember 11 Remembrance Day CanadaNovember 14 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and JainsimNovember 14 Birth of Guru Nanak SikhismNovember 16 Louis Riel Day Aboriginal SpiritualityNovember 22 - December 10

The month of Qawl Bahá'í

November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur

Sikhism

November 25 Day of Covenant Bahá'íNovember 27 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'íNovember 27 or 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas

fast)Christianity

November 27 First Sunday of Advent Christianity

Number Riddle:- It is a 5 digit number.- The number is between 10K and 50K.- It has a 3 in the tens column.- The digit in the thousands column is the first multiple of the seven’s times

table.- The digit in the ones column is the multiple of 2 that comes right before 10.- The digit in the hundreds column is a value of nothing, when alone.- In the ten thousands column is a digit in the number 10. (P.S. all digits of the

number are different)- In the one’s column, the number is in the question.

Okay, time’s up ... what is the mystery number?

November 2016 Attendance Line:

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y Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2Popcorn Sales

3Pizza Day

4Wear Pink DayPopcorn Sales

5

6 7 Grade 4 CCAT tests this week

8 9Popcorn SalesReturn Interview Forms with a requested time

10 Photo Re-take DayPizza Day PJ Day*

11 Remembrance DayPopcorn SalesProgress Updates go home

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13 14Grade 8’s to Sandalwood

15

Grade 8 Info Night at Sandalwood – 7-9pm

16Popcorn Sales

17Pizza Day

Interviews from 3pm onwards

18 PA DAY 19

20 21 22Grade 8’s – Young Minds Engineering Workshop (at school)

23Popcorn Sales

24Pizza DayMr. Stewart’s class to Judith Nyman’s

25 MASH DayPeel Custodial & MaintenanceWorker’s DayPopcorn Sales

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27 28 29 30 Senior Girls’ Volleyball TournamentPopcorn Sales

1 Pizza Day

Senior Boys’ Volleyball

2 Wear Pink DayPizza order forms go home

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*If your child is having a photo re-take and is wearing pj’s, please remember to pack a change of clothes